In Sermon Illustrations: "Attributes Of God"

When God Spoke The World Was Created, When God ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2008

When God spoke the world was created, when God spoke the waters were parted, when God spoke the walls of Jericho fell, when God spoke the people obeyed, ...read more

What God Chooses, He Cleanses. What God ...

Contributed by Scott Jensen on May 15, 2008

"What God chooses, He cleanses. What God cleanses, He molds. What God molds, He fills. What God fills, He uses." Source: J.S. Baxter, ...read more

Tags: Gifts General

Denomination: Lutheran

You Cannot Separate God's Will From God's Word. ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 25, 2008

You cannot separate God’s Will from God’s Word. God’s Will is God’s Word and God’s Word is ...read more

Tags: Doing God's Will

God Is Too Wise To Be Mistaken. God Is Too Wise ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"God is too wise to be mistaken. God is too wise to be unkind. When you cant trace His hand, thats when ...read more

Tags: God The Father

Two Choices: The Real God Or A False God, Richard ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 22, 2009

Two Choices: The real God or a false god, Richard Lovelace on How Some Churches Want Ministers To Protect Them from the Real God Richard Lovelace wrote: "The whole church was...avoiding the biblical portrait of the sovereign and holy God who was angry with the wicked every day and whose anger ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Tags: Idolatry

What God Will Do, Not What You Will Do For God  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2012

WHAT GOD WILL DO, NOT WHAT YOU WILL DO FOR GOD Henry Blackaby said, "You never find God asking persons to dream up what they want to do for Him...Without doubt, the most important factor in each (Biblical) situation was not what the individual wanted to do for God. The most important factor was ...read more

Tags: God's Sovereign Will

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In His Book, "Leadership Pain: God’s Classroo...

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

In his book, “Leadership Pain: God’s Classroom for Growth,” Sam Chand writes, “Pain isn’t the enemy. The inability or unwillingness to face pain is a far greater danger.” He then tells the story of Dr. Paul Brand who was treating a four year old named Tanya at the national leprosy hospital in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Tags: Pain, Thankful For Pain

Denomination: Methodist

God's Whispers Are Ours To Hear

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2011

GOD'S WHISPERS ARE OURS TO HEAR Bill Hybels' book: The Power of the Whisper: "Throughout history God has spoken. For millennia, he has forged his children’s faith by promising parted waters, empowering unlikely leaders, declaring world-changing prophecies-and imparting last-minute sermons to ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Gave Man The Ability To Forget, Which Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"God gave man the ability to forget, which is one of the greatest attributes you have. Because if you remember everything thats happened to you, you ...read more

Tags: Emotions

I Read A Story About Walter P. Chrysler. At The ...  PRO

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 12, 2001

I read a story about Walter P. Chrysler. At the time he was a master mechanic on a railroad. He was 35 years old and he bought his first automobile with borrowed money. It was a $5,000.00, four-door Locomobile. The car was delivered to his hometown in Iowa and then towed to a barn at the ...read more

Tags: Bible Study, Holy Spirit Attributes

Denomination: Baptist

Years Ago On A Variety Show, A Guest Appeared ...  PRO

Contributed by James May on Apr 20, 2001

Years ago on a variety show, a guest appeared that was a body builder. As he entered the stage with his huge muscular body the crowd went crazy as the body builder began to flex his muscles and show his power. The first question asked of him was this: “What do you use all those muscles for?” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Tags: Holy Spirit Attributes, Finding Fulfillment

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Because Of The Increase Of Wickedness, The Love ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 25, 2001

"Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved." - Matthew 24:12-13 On the night of March 29, 1848, Niagara Falls completely and mysteriously stopped flowing. The estimated 500,000 gallons of water that customarily rushed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16

Tags: Love Of The Disciples, Holy Spirit Attributes

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Forensic Science, There Is A Rule, Known As ...  PRO

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 15, 2002

In forensic science, there is a rule, known as the Lockyear principle, that simply stated, says that "every touch leaves an impression." Many a criminal has rued the day that that principle was discovered. Some of us can vouch for the fact ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection, Holy Spirit Attributes

Denomination: Anglican

Watchman Nee  PRO

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 24, 2002

Watchman Nee “Our spirit is released according to the degree of our brokenness. The one who has accepted the most discipline is the one who can best serve. ...read more

Tags: Repentance, Emotions, Holy Spirit Attributes

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

C.s. Lewis: The Chronicles Of Narnia — Thirsty  PRO

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 25, 2002

C. Cs. Lewis "The Chronicles of Narnia" "Are you not thirsty?" said the lion. "I’m dying of thirst," said Jill. "Then drink," said the lion. "May I- could I- would you mind going away while I do?" said Jill. The lion answered this only by a look and very low growl. As Jill gazed at its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-7

Tags: Jesus Teachings, Holy Spirit Attributes

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sometime Back The Associated Press Carried This ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Sometime back the Associated Press carried this dispatch: "Glasgow, Ky.--Leslie Puckett, after struggling to start his car, lifted the hood and discovered that someone had stolen the motor." Without the Holy ...read more

Tags: Holy Spirit Attributes, Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Missionary Amy Carmichael Offered A Wise ...  PRO

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 3, 2002

Missionary Amy Carmichael offered a wise prayer: “Holy Spirit—think through me, ...read more

Tags: Holy Spirit Attributes, Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Congregational

Lisa Marino Has A Personal Fitness Coach Who ...

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 2, 2003

Lisa Marino has a personal fitness coach who gives her advice and encouragement. But she’s never seen him. As a participant in a program called, “Life Practice,” Lisa begins each day by sending a report of her diet, exercise, sleep, and stress to an Internet web site. Later she receives an e-mail ...read more

Tags: Holy Spirit Attributes, Disciplines General

Denomination: Pentecostal

Without Me, You Can Do Nothing  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 18, 2004

WITHOUT ME, YOU CAN DO NOTHING A do-it-yourselfer who went into a hardware store early one morning and asked for a saw. The salesman took a chain saw from the shelf and commented that it was their “newest model, with the latest in technology, guaranteed to cut ten cords of firewood a day.” The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10, Acts 3:1-4

Tags: Jesus Teachings, Holy Spirit Attributes

[162]. A Message From A Poem – Jewels Of God’s Reflected Beauty

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 12, 2025

[162]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – JEWELS OF GOD’S REFLECTED BEAUTY This was a difficult poem to write trying to get it right the way I wanted. It is probably an unusual subject anyway. By jewels, I mean literal jewels. I love gemstones though I have none. Can’t afford them, but my God has so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9, Revelation 21:18-21, Revelation 21:16-17, Revelation 21:10-11, Revelation 21:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: The New Jerusalem, Christian Poetry, Christian Poems, Gemstones, Home Of The Bride, Precious Gems, Gold, Pearl, Gems, Colors, Pearls, The Holy City, Color  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational